Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Hyundai engages emergency parking brake epb) automatically when in parked on an incline. The epb will disengage under normal operation if all doors are closed. If doors are open, epb will not disengage. If going from park to drive, this is not a problem. However, if in drive, traveling with trunk open for oversized cargo, the vehicle will drive normally until a stop on an incline, when the epb will engage automatically, and then when the driver tries to proceed from the stop, their vehicle is disabled. The driver can provide power to drive train and burn the epb. The driver must manually intervene after every stop on an incline to disengage the epb to avoid being disabled at an intersection.
Multiple people I know with 2024 Hyundai Kona awd cars are having the same problem around 10k or so miles. The awd is locking up. Car feels like rear wheels are slipping when turning and accelerating out of a full or partial stop. This is a widespread problem on this model and I am very surprised it is not a recall yet. Many drivers are having coupler or entire rear differential replaced on their cars-some less than 1 year old, or about 1 year old.
Repeated error warning (daily) citing the following message "shifter system malfunction! service immediately", been happening since approximately mile 1500. Photos taken and car sent to freehold Hyundai and route 1 Hyundai for servicing. Service center at route 1 Hyundai cites a complex issue with no further updates (dropped on may 9, 2024).
I bought the 2024 Kona n line in January of 2024. It had 64 miles on it. At 1,149 miles, an alert from bluelink stated that a code showed up, stating engine, power train issue. I contacted my local Hyundai dealership, the one I bought the Kona from, and bought it in. The service department stated that they cannot fix it because it was a dtc code error, and that since the check engine light wasn't on, I was stuck. I brought the vehicle in 2 more times after that. The vehicle would idle high when in park, the engine would rev up at odd times, even while driving, like I was ramming my foot down on the gas peddle, which I was not. Also, while traveling up hill, the engine seemed to catch and want to shut off before catching itself. It would idle high while doing that as well. I'm at a loss on what else to do.